used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
your parents
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
brought together in one place
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
a narrow way or road
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
Mallock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I said nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
cut with a saw
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
express in words
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
only a very short time before
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
express in words
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
theatre-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It must have been a terrible sight that they all saw as they ran in from the lane, my man James first among them all.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Of all that happened, after Dolly's death in the theatre-yard, I think now as of a kind of dream, though it changed my whole life and has made me what I am.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
produce a literary work
From this reading I have, too, scarcely the heart to write of it; and what I say of it now is gathered partly from what I can remember and partly from what other folks told me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Mallock," said the page, "the King is heartily sorry, and wishes to tell you so himself."
